Today, On 18th June, The Supreme Court granted protection to a Kerala journalist who was booked for allegedly posting a defamatory YouTube video against a woman politician. The Court’s order offers him relief from any coercive action in the case.
A journalist shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur, with police attributing the incident to a land dispute. However, the victim’s family claims the murder was linked to his reports on procurement irregularities and stamp duty evasion. Six suspects have been detained for questioning. Authorities are investigating both angles to determine the motive.
A Delhi Court directed police to file an FIR and investigate journalist Rana Ayyub’s tweets on Hindu deities and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, following allegations of mocking Hindu beliefs and promoting communal discord. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the accusations under IPC Sections 153A, 295A, and 505, calling for swift police action to ensure justice.
Today, On 9th January, Actor, director, and producer Manchu Mohan Babu has received relief from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has directed that Mohan Babu should not be arrested until the hearing on his anticipatory bail plea is completed. It is known that an attempt to murder case was filed against Mohan Babu in connection with an attack on a journalist.
The Karnataka High Court issued stay on the investigation against Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami in a fake news case. The Bengaluru police filed the case based on a complaint by a Karnataka Congress member, alleging that Republic TV spread false information about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court’s decision provides temporary relief to Goswami.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 2) granted interim relief to journalist Mamta Tripathi booked for a video report in the newspaper Dainik Bhaskar concerning the working of administration of State of Uttar Pradesh. The Bench said that no coercive action should be taken against Tripathi and also sought the Uttar Pradesh government’s response to the plea filed by Tripathi to quash the First Information Report (FIR) registered against her.
A Gurugram court rejected anticipatory bail plea moved by journalist Chitra Tripathi in a POCSO case. The senior journalist is facing an arrest warrant for publishing a news allegedly related to Asaram Bapu sexual assault case. The court issued an arrest warrant against the journalist earlier this month after it rejected her bail plea and she failed to appear in court in person. Tripathi is facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) for allegedly airing news about a 10-year-old girl in connection with the Asaram Bapu case.
The Supreme Court raised ethical concerns about Advocate Mohd. Kamran holding dual roles as a freelance journalist and practicing lawyer. “How can a member of the Bar say I am working as a freelance journalist as well as an Advocate? He can’t have it both ways,” remarked Justice Oka, urging clarity on Kamran’s profession.
The Gujarat High Court expressed concern over the extensive media coverage of journalist Mahesh Langa’s arrest related to GST fraud, emphasizing the importance of equal treatment under the law. The court resolved to remain unaffected by public opinion, underlining that every citizen deserves fairness during legal proceedings, irrespective of their profession.